breathtaking
adjective
breath·tak·ing
ˈbreth-ˌtā-kiŋ 
1
2
b
: very great : astonishing
his breathtaking ignorance
Examples of breathtaking in a Sentence
The train raced past with breathtaking speed.
They gave a breathtaking performance.
The view of the mountains was breathtaking.
a scene of breathtaking beauty
The scope of the error is breathtaking.
Recent Examples on the Web
Along with the breathtaking ocean views, each of the 173 rooms and suites also has a private balcony with an outdoor soaking tub.
—
Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
In the upcoming series, the Conclave star explores the cuisine each area is known for and dives deep into the rich culture and history of the regions while soaking in the breathtaking views along the way.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The 21-minute bout was a breathtaking display of the craft.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
Your genius mentor would know you inside and out, grok your goals, track your progress, and be able to offer breathtaking personalized guidance—instantly.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for breathtaking
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
In the upcoming series, the Conclave star explores the cuisine each area is known for and dives deep into the rich culture and history of the regions while soaking in the breathtaking views along the way.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The 21-minute bout was a breathtaking display of the craft.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
Your genius mentor would know you inside and out, grok your goals, track your progress, and be able to offer breathtaking personalized guidance—instantly.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for breathtaking
Cite this Entry
“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathtaking. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
breathtaking
adjective
breath·tak·ing
ˈbreth-ˌtā-kiŋ
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share